Ginpaso ★★★★

"The view from the open-air bath is spectacular. The bath and the sea are one, and it's really wonderful. The food is not only delicious, but also beautiful to look at, so women will love it, and it's also quite filling, so I think men will enjoy it too. I'd definitely like to come here again if I have the opportunity."

Toyoko Inn Banshu Ako Ekimae ★★★

"Love this hotel, room is clean, great facilities.. and front desk service on check-in is quick and efficient. Special thanks to Ms Kasahara and Ms. Ishino for their kind assist especially on our bicycles. Strongly recommend!"

KAMENOI HOTEL AKO ★★★★

"We have been visiting many onsen ryokans or hotels in Japan. This hotel is very good and my rooms is very large with indoor onsen and super deluxe design. However, we were disappointed during checking in. Their time slots for dinner and breakfast were somewhat ridiculous. Either too early or too late. No one told us where we could get our welcome drinks, or had staffs to guide us to pue room. Our breakfast time was even arranged by error on 8:30 instead of 7:00 as we had decided. Everything was so good except the hotel service should be improved."

Shiosai　Kirara Shokichi ★★★

"We stayed in a room with an open-air bath on the top floor. The inn is located on a cape overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and the view is amazing. The food was delicious and the portions were plentiful. The hospitality was excellent, and we had a very pleasant stay. Most of the staff were young, and they worked efficiently. We stayed with our one-year-old child, and they provided a baby chair in the dining area from the start, and even though we didn't ask for it, they gave us white rice separately for our child, which was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we have the opportunity."

Ako Park Hotel ★★★

"It was a nice room."

Misaki Terrace ★★

"A truly satisfying experience! I would definitely stay here many more times! The room was spacious and quiet, offering a very comfortable stay! A floor-to-ceiling window overlooked the sea, offering a perfect view of the sunrise; I didn't even want to draw the curtains while sleeping! The room was fully equipped, especially the kitchenware, which included various cooking utensils and basic seasonings. As someone who enjoys cooking, seeing the kitchen immediately made me decide to cook all my meals in the room! The hotel is largely self-service; there are usually no staff at the front desk, but they provide contact information so you can call if needed. The hotel staff were also very friendly. When we checked in, a staff member happened to be passing by and immediately helped us carry our luggage to the room; otherwise, we would have had to carry it up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, we only decided to use the barbecue grill on the balcony after checking in, but because we notified the hotel too late, they couldn't prepare any ingredients. However, they provided the grill for us and gave us detailed directions on where to buy barbecue ingredients nearby."

Kariya Ryokan Q ★★★

"The inn is conveniently located about an 8-minute walk from Banshu Ako Station, and we were given a thorough tour of the inn, making for a very pleasant stay. There is also a courtyard within the inn, and drinking coffee while looking out at the garden is fantastic. I would definitely stay at this inn again if I had the opportunity."

Dot Glamping Ako ★★★★

Donkairo ★★★

"I stumbled upon this hotel by chance. Firstly, I love the Seto Inland Sea, and then I was drawn in by its creative cuisine and the vibrant, energetic name, "Tunkairo" (meaning "Sea-Swallowing Pavilion"). The hotel is built on a cliff overlooking the sea, with two baths: one indoors surrounded by massive rocks, and the other a completely open-air bath. The day I checked in was chilly and I was huddled up. The women's bath was outdoors, and after a thorough shower, I entered the bath and immediately felt relaxed. Although I'm very sensitive to heat, a breath of fresh air and a glance at the swirling snowflakes made me soak for an extra fifteen minutes! The food seemed to be made with seasonal ingredients; since oysters are in season, there were two dishes with large, plump oysters for dinner, which was very satisfying. Other appetizers, such as sashimi, grilled fish, and seafood rice, were decent. Overall, it's a very cost-effective hot spring hotel. Oh, and they also offer a shuttle service from the station."